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Douglas County Fair schedule
from Fair Essentials 2021
by Echo Press
2021 Douglas County Fair Schedule
Event Times Subject to Change. For Complete Daily Schedule, Please Visit www.dcmnfair.com
TUESDAY, AUGUST 17
Special Tuesday night Fair Kickoff – Reduced admission courtesy of Leighton Broadcasting 5 p.m. Fair Opens (entry through the West Gate only) 5 p.m. Calorie Lane opens 7 p.m. Johnny Holm Band, Alomere Stage 9 p.m. Progressive $250 Cash Give-Away, Alomere Stage
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 18
Kids day Wednesday sponsor: Mid Minnesota Federal Credit Union Free parking lot sponsor: Integrity Title 8 a.m. Gates Open, 1 p.m. Midway opens 1-5 p.m. Unlimited Ride Wristband Session 6-10 p.m. Unlimited Ride Wristband Session 9-noon Animal weighing and verification 10 a.m. Exhibit Buildings open 10 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Early Education, Music and Preschool Art Activity, Old Schoolhouse 10 a.m. Flag Raising Ceremony, Knute Nelson Stage 10 a.m.-noon Duffy’s Duo, Knute Nelson Stage 10 a.m. Game & Fish Building opens 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Kids Day at the Old Schoolhouse 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Farm to Market Children’s Education, FFA Children’s Barnyard 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Master Gardeners Available, Johnson Building 10 a.m. Flag Raising Ceremony, Knute Nelson Stage 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Ethnic Foods, Heritage Square Cabin 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Woodland Elementary, Science Explorations, Old Schoolhouse Noon. Poultry show, TA Dad Erickson Pavilion 12:30-2:30 p.m. Three Guys: Mikko, Doug & Chuck, Knute Nelson Stage 1 p.m. Pie Judging, Johnson Building Stage 1-2:30 p.m. Voyager Elementary, Physical Activity, Old Schoolhouse 2:30-4 p.m. Garfield-Miltona-Carlos Elementary, Old Schoolhouse 3 p.m. Rabbit Show, TA Dad Erickson Pavilion 3-5 p.m. Good Company, Knute Nelson Stage 4:30 p.m. Princess Pageant, Hubbard Radio Stage 4-5:30 p.m. Lincoln Elementary, Old Schoolhouse 5 p.m. Kid’s Bike Giveaway! Knute Nelson Stage 5:30-7 p.m. Transportation, Back-To-School Questions Answered, Old Schoolhouse 6 p.m. K-9 Demonstration, Commercial Building 6:30 p.m. Veterans Council Daily Flag and Bike Giveaway, Knute Nelson Heritage Stage 7-9 p.m. Alex Power Equipment Lawn Mower Demo Derby, Glenwood State Bank Grandstand 7-11 p.m. The Fabulous Armadillos, Alomere Stage 9 p.m. Progressive $250 Cash Giveaway, Alomere Stage
THURSDAY, AUGUST 19
Senior Day – Seniors age 65 and up receive reduced admission of $5 Free parking lot sponsor: Integrity Title Thursday sponsor: Knute Nelson 8 a.m. Gates Open, 1 p.m. Midway opens 1-5 p.m. Unlimited Ride Wristband Session 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Knute Nelson Sponsored Giveaways 8 a.m. Goat Show, TA Dad Erickson Pavilion 9 a.m. Katie’s Swing Band, Knute Nelson Stage 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Paradocs, Knute Nelson Stage 10 a.m. Game & Fish Building opens 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Master Gardeners Available, Johnson Building 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Farm to Market Children’s Education, FFA Children’s Barnyard 11 a.m.-noon Community Education Pickleball, Old Schoolhouse 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Ethnic Foods, Heritage Square Cabin Noon-1:30 p.m. Compass Arts/Crafts, Lego Contest, Carnival Games, Old Schoolhouse 12:30 p.m. Dairy Show, TA Dad Erickson Pavilion 1:30-3:30 p.m. Prairie Woodcarvers, Art Educator, Hypnotherapy, Yoga, Old Schoolhouse 2 p.m. Recognition of Outstanding Seniors, Knute Nelson Stage 2:30 p.m. Century Farm Recognition, Knute Nelson Stage 3-5 p.m. Schjei Country, Knute Nelson Stage 3:30-5 p.m. “Know Your Vegetable” Game, Tasting Event, Old Schoolhouse 4 p.m. Lamb Lead and Sheep Show, TA Dad Erickson Pavilion 5 p.m. Kids Bike Giveaway, Knute Nelson Stage 5 p.m. Knute Nelson Grand Prize Drawing, Knute Nelson Stage 5-7 p.m. Lakes Area Gymnastics, Old Schoolhouse 6 p.m. Midwest Machinery Tractor Pull, Grandstand (Free Entry) 6 p.m. K-9 Demonstration, Commercial Building 6:30 p.m. Veterans Council Daily Flag and Bike Giveaway, Knute Nelson Heritage Stage 7 p.m. Red Letter Band, Alomere Stage 9 p.m. Progressive $250 Cash Giveaway, Alomere Stage
FRIDAY, AUGUST 20
Military/Law enforcement/Firefighters Day at the Fair. All active and retired military, law enforcement or fire fighters will receive FREE admission by showing a valid ID.
Friday sponsor: Bremer Bank Day; Free parking lot sponsor: Integrity Title 8 a.m. Gates Open, 1 p.m. Midway opens 1-5 p.m. Unlimited Ride Wristband Session 8:30 a.m. Swine Show, TA Dad Erickson Pavilion 8:30 a.m. Beef Show, TA Dad Erickson Pavilion 9 a.m. 4-H Day Camp 10-11 a.m. “Little Women,” Old Schoolhouse 10 a.m.-noon Sound Idea, Knute Nelson Stage 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Military, Law Enforcement, Firefighter Day, Old Schoolhouse 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Kids Day, Old Schoolhouse 10 a.m. Game & Fish Building opens 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Master Gardeners Available, Johnson Building 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Farm to Market Children’s Education, FFA Children’s Barnyard 11 a.m.-Noon Girls State Championship Golf Team, Old Schoolhouse 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Ethnic Foods, Heritage Square Cabin 12-1 p.m. Cheerleaders, Old Schoolhouse 12:30-2:30 p.m. Mikko Original Songs, Knute Nelson Stage 1-2 p.m. Archery, Old Schoolhouse 2-3 p.m. Healthy Voices, Healthy Choices, Old Schoolhouse 3 p.m. Sherwin Linton Band, Hubbard Radio Stage 3-4 p.m. Outdoor Gear Library, Old Schoolhouse 3-5 p.m. Tom Sellin Family, Knute Nelson Stage 5 p.m. Kid’s Bike Giveaway! Knute Nelson Stage 5:30 p.m. Douglas County Fair Talent Contest, Knute Nelson Stage 6 p.m. K-9 Demonstration, Commercial Building 6:30 p.m. Veterans Council Daily Flag and Bike Giveaway, Knute Nelson Heritage Stage 7 p.m. IV Play Band, Alomere Stage 7 p.m. Viking Speedway Demolition Derby, Glenwood State Bank Grandstand 9 p.m. Progressive $250 Cash Giveaway, Alomere Stage
SATURDAY, AUGUST 21
Saturday sponsor: Winning Edge Graphics Free parking lot sponsor: Integrity Title 8 a.m. Gates Open, 1 p.m. Midway opens 1-5 p.m. Unlimited Ride Wristband Session 6-10 p.m. Unlimited Ride Wristband Session 9 a.m. Market Livestock Auction, TA Dad Erickson Pavilion 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Paradocs, Knute Nelson Stage 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Education Foundation and Alumni Day, Old Schoolhouse 10 a.m. Game & Fish Building opens 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Master Gardeners Available, Johnson Building 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Farm to Market Children’s Education, FFA Children’s Barnyard 11 a.m. Pork Producers Pork Chops 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Ethnic Foods, Heritage Square Cabin Noon. Outdoor Education, Game & Fish Building Noon-3 p.m. Blonde and the Bohunk, Alomere Stage 1 p.m. Horse Fun Show 1-2 p.m. Kids Pedal Tractor Pull, Log Cabin area 1-3 p.m. Sax Appeal, Knute Nelson Stage 2 p.m. Kids Turtle Racing, Commercial Building 5 p.m. Kid’s Bike Giveaway! Knute Nelson Stage 5 p.m. Round Robin Showmanship, TA Dad Erickson Pavilion 5:30 p.m. Douglas County’s Got Talent State Fair Talent Competition, Knute Nelson Stage 6 p.m. K-9 Demo, Commercial Building 6:30 p.m. Veterans Council Daily Flag and Bike Giveaway, Knute Nelson Heritage Stage 7 p.m. Jason Pritchett Band, Alomere Stage 9 p.m. Progressive $250 Cash Giveaway at the Alomere Stage 9 p.m. Flag Lowering Ceremony, Knute Nelson Stage 10 p.m. Exhibit Buildings Close Watch for: Master Gardener Activities on the Stage will be offered at 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday. Topics include vegetables in pots, spruce trees, tomatoes, small fruits, bees, garden in a box, monarchs, wise watering and pollinators.
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DAY TRIPS
• Stop, In The Name of Love at the Ives: Wed, Aug 18, $85pp • Ole & Lena in Café Chaos at the Ames Center: Sat, Sept 11 • The Music Man at Chanhassen: Wed, Sept 15, $95pp • Linda and Company at the Ives: Wed, Sept 22, $85pp • A Bench in the Sun at DayTrippers: Wed, Oct 13, $75pp • Frozen at the Orpheum Theatre: Wed, Oct 20, adults $105pp and 12 and under $85pp • The Play That Goes Wrong at The Old Log: Thurs, Oct 28, $85pp • Breaking Up Is Hard To Do at the Ives: Thurs, Nov 11, $85pp • Mannheim Steamroller at the State Theatre: Sat, Nov 27, $120pp • Rat Pack Christmas at the Ives: Wed, Dec 8, $85pp
MN State Fair
• Thurs, Aug 26 - Thrifty Thursday • Mon, Aug 30 - Senior Day • Thurs, Sept 2 - Senior Day Leave Parkers Prairie at 6:15 am and former K-Mart in Alexandria at 7 am. Additional stops are available along I-94. Depart fairgrounds at 6 pm. Prices: All prices are per person and include bus ride, fair admission, and a bottle of water on the way home. Ride only = $27 • Kids 4 and under = $27 • Ages 5-12 = $38 Ages 13-64 = $40 • Seniors (65+) = $38
MOTORCOACH TOURS
• From the Red Rocks to the Rockies with air: Sept 27-Oct 3 • NASCAR in Kansas City: Oct 22-25 Christmas in Branson: Nov 17-22 • Ark Encounter & Creation Museum: April 4-8, 2022 • Oberammergau (Germany/Austria) Live Passion Play with air: departs June 7, 2022 • Calgary Stampede and the Canadian Rockies: July 2022 • San Francisco and Wine Country with air: Oct 2-6, 2022
